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Title: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 06, 2025, 08:22:54 AM
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Meaning: To attempt to capture or control something elusive, intangible, or ever-changing

Example: Trying to understand his true intentions was like trying to bottle a shadow — no matter how close I got, they always slipped away.

Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 07, 2025, 06:32:18 AM
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Example: When the waiter got our order wrong for the third time, Jack just flew off the handle and started yelling.

Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 08, 2025, 06:20:23 AM
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Example:
Jenna keeps trying to change her boss’s mind about the project, but it’s like trying to catch the fog with a net he’s already made up his mind.
Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 09, 2025, 01:45:53 PM
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Example: After realizing how much time she was wasting, Maya quit social media cold turkey and focused on her studies instead.

Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 10, 2025, 10:33:35 AM
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Meaning: Someone who talks confidently or boasts a lot but lacks the ability, experience, or intention to back it up.

Example: He keeps bragging about his business success, but he’s all hat and no cattle — he hasn’t launched a single product yet.

Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 12, 2025, 06:14:51 PM
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Example - Mark always cheers up the room he carries a pocketful of weather.

Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 13, 2025, 10:42:01 AM
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Example: Looking for that rare book in the old library was a wild goose chase.
Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 14, 2025, 11:37:23 AM
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Example: David's resignation came like a bolt from the blue.

Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 15, 2025, 07:00:54 PM
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Example:
Sarah and Mike's relationship had problems, but it takes two to tango both were responsible.

Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 18, 2025, 07:49:31 AM
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Example: They jumped the gun and announced the news early.

Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 19, 2025, 01:06:41 PM
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Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 20, 2025, 07:21:12 AM
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Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 21, 2025, 08:10:07 AM
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Example:
Trying to get John to change his mind about quitting is like chasing rain in a drought. He's already made up his mind.

Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 22, 2025, 10:09:29 AM
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Example:
We’re trying to buy new uniforms for the kids’ team. Every pinch counts, even spare change!

Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 23, 2025, 12:47:51 PM
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Example: Sweden traded gold for gravel when he left his steady job for a vague startup idea.
Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 25, 2025, 05:48:55 AM
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Example:
Despite Bob's success, the persistent critic remained a thorn in his side.
Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 28, 2025, 10:22:10 AM
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Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 29, 2025, 10:40:25 AM
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Example: Jackson didn’t open a single book all month, but last night he became the One-Night Knight - battling through chapters and notes until sunrise.

Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on May 31, 2025, 02:21:33 PM
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Example: Being a leader is hard not everyone can wear that crown.
Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on June 02, 2025, 03:50:07 PM
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Example: The sudden thunderstorm caught us off guard during the picnic.

Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on June 04, 2025, 01:48:35 PM
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Example: Trying to find that file in his messy room was a wild goose chase.

Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on June 05, 2025, 06:57:51 AM
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Example: Despite disagreeing with management, he toed the line to keep his job.
Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on June 14, 2025, 02:59:30 PM
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Title: Re: IDIOM OF THE DAY
Post by: MysteRy on June 15, 2025, 06:43:57 PM
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